Home and Family
May I ask who is calling?
Yesterday, I received a phone call from one of my kids friends. When I picked up the telephone, he said “Hi, who is this?” I … [Read More...]
Spring Cleaning…Really?
Today’s spring-cleaning is not the same today as in our mother and grandmothers’ day. Then the house was literally turned inside … [Read More...]
On Dad’s Watch
How to Bond With Your 12 Year Old Daughter
Before we had children, I was determine to instruct our future kids on how to be outgoing and how to deal with embarrassment. Lord … [Read More...]
Duh! Pirate!
In "Pirates of the Caribbean," during a sword fight, Johnny Depp’s opponent says, "You cheated!" Johnny, as Captain Jack Sparrow, … [Read More...]
Fashion and Beauty
Style File-Reinvent the Little Black Dress
Looking good in an instant for summer events and socials as a professional woman is so easy this year. The little black dress is the … [Read More...]
Splurge or Save? Getting the Most Bang for Your Beauty Buck
The beauty industry is an $11 billion a year business. If you want it, you can get it. Anything from hair care, to makeup to skin care, … [Read More...]
Health and Fitness
Quick Healthy Snacks for the Family
For about six week now, my husband and I have been on an extremely healthy diet kick. We experiment with being Vegan for 3 weeks last … [Read More...]
The “in moderation” myth
You’ve heard it before: “everything in moderation”. Well maybe not so true. I am going to compare food and the physical and … [Read More...]
Food, Nutrition, and Recipes
Asparagus Sprinkled with Egyptian Dukkah
Asparagus is one of the first vegetables harvested in the springtime. After a winter full of rain and hardy root vegetables the … [Read More...]
Easter Lily Cake
Growing up, one of my favorite things about Easter was the traditional Easter Lily cake that my Great- Aunt Lily would bake every year. … [Read More...]
Travel and Entertainment
Make it a Mother’s Day to Remember!
Mother's Day, Sunday May 12, is just around the corner and children everywhere are thinking, planning, and organizing events to honor … [Read More...]
Family Surf Vacation in Sagres, Portugal
We’re lucky to live in Southern California. We've got some of the best surfing destinations right in our backyard, but sometimes we … [Read More...]
Spring & Summer Camps
ASTROCAMP and Tall Ship Cruising with Guided Discoveries!
ASTROCAMP Location Street Address: 26800 Saunders Meadow Rd Location City: Idyllwild Location State: California Location Zip … [Read More...]
Crazzy’s Wasewagan Camp & Retreat
Location Street Address: 42121 Seven Oaks Rd. Location City: Angelus Oaks (Near Big Bear) Location State: California Location Zip … [Read More...]
U.S. Youth Volleyball League Summer Camps
Location Street Address: U.S. Youth Volleyball League Location State: California Location Zip Code: 90503 Location Phone: … [Read More...]
PBC – Peninsula Bay Cities Day Camp & Swim School
Location Street Address: Marymount College, 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East Location City: Rancho Palos Verdes Location State: … [Read More...]
From the Publisher
The California African American Museum Celebrates National Children’s Book Week with Heads are Turning, Children are Learning Literary Event
The California African American Museum (CAAM) will celebrate National Children’s Book Week with the literacy event Heads are Turning, Children are Learning on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 11 a.m. to … [Read More...]
THE SESAME STREET LIVE SHOW GIVEAWAY AND DISCOUNT CODE!
Sesame Street Live “Can’t Stop Singing” is a larger-than-life, musical touring stage production featuring Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie…and more. Each performance is 90 … [Read More...]
Let’s Get Ready for Kindergarten!
Spring is here. The weather is warmer. Swim lessons have begun. If your child is starting kindergarten in the fall, questions about readiness for “real school” may be on your mind. Parents often … [Read More...]
A Natural Way to Sweet Slumber for Mommy and Baby
What new mother would not like to find a product that gives both her and her little one a good night's rest? The troubles of bath time for mommy can sometimes become a daunting task, especially if … [Read More...]
Sun and Swim Protection for Your Child’s Hair!!
This summer whether kids are going off to summer camp, taking a family beach vacation or staying local, there is no doubt that there will be lots of outdoor fun in the sun activities taking place. … [Read More...]
